Skywriting: Parents' guide to KFest

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May 30, 2012 at 9:53 AMMay 30, 2012 at 10:11 AM

Each year K104 brings some of today's biggest music superstars to the Hudson Valley for an all-day music festival called KFest. The annual concert has been in existence for about 15 years while growing in size each year. It's a great event for all ages and is often the first concert experience for children.

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Each year K104 brings some of today's biggest music superstars to the Hudson Valley for an all-day music festival called KFest. The annual concert has been in existence for about 15 years while growing in size each year. It's a great event for all ages and is often the first concert experience for children. And a lot of times KFest is attended by children of parents who used to go when they were teenagers. Here is a parents' guide to K104's KFest and how to best navigate the day if you are attending with your children or dropping off your teenager for the day.

When do I need to keep my calendar open?

Sun., June 3. It makes for the perfect bribery technique for good grades. The timing of the show works out with the end of the school year and final exams. It's a noon start time.

Where do I have to drive them?

Dutchess Stadium, Route 9D, Wappingers Falls. It is easily accessible from Interstate 84. Route 9D is an easy passageway to the Poughkeepsie Galleria, if you would like to do some shopping. The City of Beacon is less than 2 miles away; also with shopping, art and bars, should you need some libations.

Who is performing so I can be the cool parent who knows the music?

- Flo Rida. It is not pronounced “Florida” The space in between Flo and Rida is intentional.

- Gym Class Heroes. It has nothing to do with flag football or badminton.

- Carly Rae Jepsen. Justin Beiber found her and got her signed to a record label (she has that song out; you've probably heard it … maybe)

I have a bad back and sitting on the grass on a blanket is not appealing to me.

No problem. The field at the stadium is open, and so is the seating. You can sit anywhere in the stands you would like.

I need a beer during all this and some fellow adults.

There is a beer garden open in the outfield. It's for ages 21 and older, concert goers only.

Can I go to the concert and leave for a little while to feed the dog and come back?

No. There is no reentry. Assume that once you're in, you're in.

My other child has soccer practice and can't go to the show. How can I make him happy?

Souvenirs will be available to purchase from all the artists.

What is the rain date?

We take care of nature with an endless supply of radio station t-shirts and restaurant gift certificates. Therefore she makes sure it doesn't rain. If it does, however, the show still goes on. The circus is in town after KFest, and the elephants need their space.

Tickets for K104's KFest are still available. For more information, visit www.k104online.com. Also check out this weekend's Go! section of the Times Herald Record for a full preview of the concert.